Finding the Third Proportional to 158.25 and 331
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Solution
The third proportional to 158.25 and 331 is: 692.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158.25 : 331 = 331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158.25/331 = 331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158.25x = 331 × 331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158.25x = 109,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,561/158.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692.33
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